Raising children far from home: how migrant mothers build their own support networks
Raising children far from home: how migrant mothers build their own support networks
By Madre Tierra. September 30, 2026. Translated by Natalia Barrera Francis.
Meet Jude Husein: The lifelong organizer aiming to become Philadelphia’s first Gen Z Councilmember
Meet Jude Husein: The lifelong organizer aiming to become Philadelphia’s first Gen Z Councilmember
Husein currently works as an executive with local nonprofit PhillyBOLT after years of previously working in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Land Stewards Union & lawmakers tour evicted community members’ vacant lots in North Philly
Philly Land Stewards Union, lawmakers tour lots of evicted members in North Philadelphia
It was a strong show of support for the union, which now boasts upwards of 180 land stewards across the city.
Philadelphia kicks off ‘Between the Ballots’ series to provide resources, boost voter turnout for upcoming elections
Philadelphia kicks off ‘Between the Ballots’ series to provide resources, boost voter turnout for upcoming elections
Local officials and civic leaders gathered at the 4th District Satellite Office on July 23 for the first of 10 events to encourage civic engagement in the community.
Frontline Dads: Cutting the supply to the school-to-prison pipeline
Frontline Dads: Cutting the supply to the school-to-prison pipeline
Through youth mentorship, re-entry support, violence prevention, and more, Frontline Dads advocates for community empowerment.
Northeast Philly residents raise concerns over school closures and small business taxes
Northeast Philly residents raise concerns over school closures and small business taxes
On April 25, residents in Philadelphia’s Mayfair neighborhood gathered at Saint John’s Lutheran Church on Tyson Avenue to discuss how recent city decisions — including Philadelphia school closures and changes to the city’s Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) — could impact families, teachers, and small businesses across Northeast Philadelphia.
Tacony Creek Park, embraced by the community, reopens as green space after years of cleanup
North Philly celebrates the opening of a new green space in Tacony Creek Park after years of cleanup
The 300-acre nature preserve was once home to one of the city’s largest illegal dumping sites.
On April 11, hundreds gathered in Tacony Creek Park to celebrate the unveiling of a new 49-acre nature preserve. It will serve as a new entrance to the 300-acre park on the grounds of Friends Hospital. The celebration was organized by the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF), but also featured the support of several partners from the city and state government, and surrounding neighborhoods.